Tech giant Google is making its biggest-ever commitment to Germany, announcing a massive €5.5 billion investment package over the next four years. The plan includes a new data center in Dietzenbach, expansions in Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin, and a major push toward climate-friendly energy by 2030.
Google Germany’s managing director Philipp Justus presented the details in Berlin, describing the initiative as a key milestone in Google’s long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe’s largest economy. The company’s existing data center in nearby Hanau will also be significantly expanded to meet surging demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
Political praise for “future-defining investments”
German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister (SPD) welcomed Google’s plans for 2026–2029, calling them “real future investments in innovation, artificial intelligence, and climate-neutral transformation.” He emphasized that the project would secure around 9,000 jobs annually in Germany during the investment period.
The country’s Digital Minister (CDU) also hailed the decision, stating: “We want to make Germany a leading location for data centers in Europe. Google’s investment shows just how attractive Germany has become for digital infrastructure.”
Driven by AI and cloud boom
The massive expansion comes as global demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence computing power skyrockets. Alongside Google, major tech firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and domestic players like Deutsche Telekom, Ionos, and the Schwarz Group are also ramping up their data operations.
Just last week, Deutsche Telekom and U.S. chipmaker Nvidia announced a joint €1 billion data center project in Munich. According to industry association Bitkom, total investments in data centers across Germany are expected to reach €12 billion in 2025 — highlighting the country’s growing importance as Europe’s digital backbone.
Rhein-Main region becomes Germany’s data powerhouse
Much of Google’s expansion will center around the Rhein-Main region, home to DE-CIX, the world’s largest internet exchange located in Frankfurt. The proximity allows data operators to move vast amounts of information at lightning speed with minimal latency.
In Dietzenbach, Google plans to build a state-of-the-art facility with a sustainable twist: waste heat from the data center will be recycled and fed into the local district heating network operated by Energieversorgung Offenbach AG (EVO). Once operational, the system could supply over 2,000 households with hot water and heating — a pioneering example of industrial energy reuse in Germany.
Google’s clean energy commitment to 2030
Google aims to power its entire German infrastructure with carbon-free energy 24/7 by the end of the decade. To achieve this, the company has extended its partnership with Engie, one of the world’s leading renewable energy providers.
Engie operates wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage facilities across Germany, and will supply Google with round-the-clock renewable power to stabilize the grid and advance the national energy transition. By 2026, Google expects its operations in Germany to run on at least 85% carbon-free energy.
Reviving a Munich landmark for the digital age
Beyond data infrastructure, Google is investing heavily in its office campuses across the country — especially in Munich, where more than 1,000 developers are already based.
In the city’s Maxvorstadt district, the company is restoring and modernizing the historic Arnulfpost building — once a major postal distribution hub — into a high-tech innovation campus. The new complex will offer 30,000 square meters of office space for up to 1,500 employees, blending historical architecture with cutting-edge technology. Public areas will be accessible to Munich residents once the site opens in late 2026.
A strong signal for Germany’s digital and green transformation
With this €5.5 billion commitment, Google sends a clear message: Germany remains a cornerstone of Europe’s digital economy. The combination of technological innovation, renewable energy integration, and job creation positions the country as a global model for sustainable digital infrastructure.
Industry experts believe this move will accelerate Germany’s role in Europe’s AI and cloud ecosystem — and may even prompt other global tech players to follow suit.
